Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives
Since the fall of 2019, Texas Tech University has been designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This federal designation enables Texas Tech to apply for grant funding to better resource, access, retain, and graduate Hispanic students. While this designation is centered on minoritized, rural, low-income, and Pell-eligible students, the funding from these grants creates broader resources benefiting all students. To achieve this status, Campus Access & Engagement and other campus partners gathered data to become a Title III- and Title V-eligible institution and show Hispanic, full-time enrolled, undergraduate enrollment was at 25% beginning in the fall of 2017. The Texas Tech community is proud of its HSI designation and works to continue ensuring access and opportunity to all students through the benefits of this designation.
Our Mission
Our mission is to utilize federal grants and our Hispanic Serving Institution designation to increase student access, retention and graduation rates.
Our Vision
Our vision is to empower every member of our campus community to achieve their fullest potential, through enhanced access to resources, support for academic and personal growth, and a strong connection with the Lubbock community. We aim to be a leader in providing an environment where every student is equipped for success and prepared to make a positive impact on the world around them.
Programs & Initiatives
Hispanic-Serving Instutition Week
This week includes events and discussions to foster and promote conversations about the benefits of being a Hispanic-Serving Institution. All events and programs during the weeklong celebration are open to the Texas Tech and Lubbock communities.
Hispanic-Serving Institutions 101 Professional Development
This 30 minute to 1-hour professional development experience is designed to educate attendees on the basics of being a federally designated HSI. Attendees walk away with a better understanding of the HSI designation, how it positively influences TTU’s campus, and how emerging research and best practices can help shape their role in advancing intentional service to all our students.
Pursuing the Seal of Excelencia
In partnership with Excelencia in Education, Texas Tech has engaged in thoughtful conversations and workshops that aim to make TTU a thriving HSI. It is our intention to continue our pursuit of the Seal of Excelencia through intentional data disaggregation, practice, and leadership.
HSI Essay Contest
Students of all backgrounds are invited to submit an essay detailing their experiences
attending TTU as an HSI and what being a Hispanic-Serving Institution means to them.
Students are welcome to submit this essay in either English or Spanish. Submissions
for this contest are closed until Spring 2025. Our inaugural HSI essay contest winners
are:
- Nahom Leal
- Rhode Duenas
- Andrea Nolasco
Events
July 2024
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Date |
Event |
Time |
Audience |
Location |
Host |
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7/28-7/31 |
First Year Summer Bridge |
4:00 pm |
First Year Students |
Various |
HSI/ UBMS/ UB/ CAE |
August 2024
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Date |
Event |
Time |
Audience |
Location |
Host |
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8/11-8/13 |
Graduate Summer Bridge |
5:00-6:00PM |
Graduate Students |
TBA |
TBA |
For additional information, please contact:
Sara Martinez, M.Ed
Title V. HSI Grant Program Manager
sara.ad.martinez@ttu.edu
Prospective and current students needing assistance, please contact:
Nick T. Harpster, Ph.D.
Student Success Specialist
nick.harpster@ttu.edu
Sasha G. González, M.Ed.
First-Generation Administrator
sasha.g.gonzalez@ttu.edu
Assistants:
Eliysse Lopez
Student Assistant
Samantha Gonzalez
Graduate Student Counseling Assistant
Campus Access & Engagement
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Address
Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.7025 -
Email
campusaccessandengagement@ttu.edu